Online checkout

Q: Why do the card processing prices differ between PayPal Checkout and Expanded Checkout?

With PayPal Checkout, you pay a little more than you would for Expanded Checkout because we manage the checkout experience. That means you don't need to worry about handling unauthorized transactions and chargebacks or compliance reporting—we'll take care of that. With Expanded Checkout, you pay a lower fee since you’re managing checkout and handle refunds and chargebacks for any unauthorized transactions. You'll also be responsible for compliance reporting.

Q: What is a payment API?

A payment API helps apps and websites accept payments by making sure that all aspects of checkout, from card processing to the eCommerce platform, communicate with each other. In short, they're what makes a smooth checkout experience possible.

Q: Are you PCI compliant?

We are fully PCI compliant, so the processing, storing, and transmitting of card data for your transactions will meet the PCI compliance standards. We also offer optional services that can help further reduce the compliance burden for your business.

Boost sales with a checkout built to grow

Offer millions of customers in 200+ markets the checkout stack that features their favorite ways to pay.

Get in touch, 1-855-787-1001.

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46%

average increase in conversions.¹

74%

of PayPal users are more likely to purchase from an unknown merchant when PayPal is there.²

66%

of PayPal users prefer to pay with PayPal.³

Simple. Secure. Flexible.

PayPal Checkout Expanded Checkout

Simplify setup. Simplify compliance. Get back to your business.

Accept PayPal payments and major cards

Accept PayPal payments (PayPal, Venmo,⁴ Pay Later options, Checkout with Crypto, and more), as well as credit and debit cards through a PayPal-hosted checkout flow.

Simple customization

Less coding for fast and simple setup. Customize the color and shape of our payment buttons to fit your brand.

Built-in risk management

PayPal simplifies your backend by managing payments. Included Seller Protection helps your business avoid chargebacks, reversals, and fees on eligible transactions.⁵

More customization. More payment methods. More control.

Accept more cards and payment methods

Accept PayPal payments, a wider selection of debit and credit cards, and alternative payment methods like Apple Pay® and Google Pay. Accelerate checkout by saving customer cards or using Fastlane by PayPal.

Expand your reach worldwide

Accept payments from over 200 global markets supporting 140 different currencies.

Enhanced customization

Tailor your checkout flow to fit your brand. Match the look and feel of your website with more control.

Control your risk management

Opt for Chargeback Protection and Fraud Protection Advanced to help reduce fraudulent costs and more.⁶ We'll provide security insights to help you meet global compliance standards.

Their code. Your code. Or no code.

We’ve got three easy ways to integrate.

Connect your store and start selling

Leave the coding to your eCommerce platform. So you can get back to your business.

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More coding, highly custom

Your developer can use our RESTAPIs and JavaScript SDK to customize our checkout solution for however you do business.

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No code, faster setup

Easily create a link, button, or QR code for a product or service. Then, just copy, paste, and get paid.

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“PayPal has been a great partner in terms of scalability and reliability.”

— Greg Ferris, SVP and Chief Product Officer, Fandango

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Compare your checkout options
	PayPal Checkout	Expanded Checkout
Payment methods	PayPal Payments (PayPal, Venmo,⁴ Pay Later, Checkout with Crypto, and more) Major credit and debit cards	PayPal Payments Most credit and debit cards Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more alternate payment methods
Card processing	PayPal appears on the card statement	Your business appears on the card statement
Checkout customization	Select preset colors and styles	Complete control (with help from your developer)
Guest checkout	Credit card entry	Fastlane by PayPal
Risk	Managed by PayPal	Self-managed with optional add-ons
Security	PayPal Checkout	Expanded Checkout
Seller protection on eligible PayPal transactions⁵
Chargeback Protection⁶		+ 0.40% per transaction
Fraud protection on eligible transactions
Dispute management
Fraud Protection Advanced		+ $0.07 fixed fee per transaction
Requirements	PayPal Checkout	Expanded Checkout
PayPal Business account
Application process
Developer support
Pricing	PayPal Checkout	Expanded Checkout
PayPal Business account	Free	Free
PayPal	3.49% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction	3.49% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction
Venmo⁴	3.49% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction	3.49% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction
Pay Later	4.99% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction	4.99% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction
Credit and debit card payments	2.99% + $0.49 fixed fee per transaction	2.89% + $0.29 fixed fee per transaction
Apple Pay and alternative payment methods⁷		2.89% + $0.29 fixed fee per transaction
Add Chargeback Protection		+ 0.50% per transaction
Interchange pricing (IC++)⁸